Average Laboratory technicians Salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Cardiff / Caerdydd compares
If you're a laboratory technicians in the Wales, the typical salary in 2025 was £24,334. That's 9.4% below what laboratory technicianss earn nationally (£26,861). In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £24,334 stretches to roughly £27,038 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599, so laboratory technicianss sit 27.6% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £24,334 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,038 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Laboratory technicians salary in areas near Cardiff / Caerdydd
Salary data is by ONS region. Cardiff / Caerdydd is in the Wales region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average laboratory technicians salary in Cardiff / Caerdydd?
The median laboratory technicians salary in the Wales (which includes Cardiff / Caerdydd) is £24,334 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does laboratory technicians pay in Cardiff / Caerdydd compare to the UK average?
Laboratory technicians in the Wales earn 9.4% below the national median of £26,861. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is laboratory technicians a well-paid job in Cardiff / Caerdydd compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cardiff / Caerdydd is £33,599. Laboratory technicians in the Wales earn £24,334, which is 27.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for laboratory technicianss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Cardiff / Caerdydd. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.